Trusted Plastic Surgery in Torrance & Redondo Beach
Adonis Plastic Surgery is a fully accredited boutique surgical center in Torrance, California, serving patients from Redondo Beach, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Carson, and throughout the South Bay.
Our facility holds AAAASF accreditation, the highest standard in outpatient surgical safety. Every procedure is performed by board-certified plastic surgeons with a focus on natural, lasting results and an unwavering commitment to patient safety.
The Team Behind Every Trusted Result
Our reputation is built on the people who show up every day. From our board-certified surgeons to our nurses and patient care staff, every member of this team is chosen for their skill, their judgment, and the way they treat people. Patients from across Los Angeles come here and come back because they feel the difference from the first visit.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Joshua Jacobson | Plastic Surgeon in Torrance & Redondo Beach
BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Joshua Jacobson is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Adonis, known for his precision, consistency, and high-level surgical execution. He completed his training at the renowned Albert Einstein/Montefiore Medical Center and has built a reputation for delivering refined, natural-looking results.
Dr. Jacobson specializes in body contouring and facial procedures, with particular expertise in VASER liposuction, tummy tucks, and Brazilian buttock lift (BBL) procedures. His approach to body sculpting focuses on definition, proportion, and smooth transitions, creating balanced, athletic contours tailored to each patient. He is also highly skilled in upper blepharoplasty, delivering clean, refreshed results with a meticulous, detail-driven technique.
Known for his focused, no-compromise approach to surgery, Dr. Jacobson prioritizes precision, safety, and outcome consistency. Patients value his disciplined surgical style and trust his ability to deliver results that are both technically excellent and aesthetically refined.
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Dr. Shana Kalaria | Plastic Surgeon in Torrance & Redondo Beach
BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON
Dr. Shana S. Kalaria is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon and a Southern California native. She has contributed to the field through research, national and international presentations, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kalaria has held academic leadership roles including Director of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Assistant Professor, and Associate Program Director at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB).
Dr. Kalaria specializes in breast and facial surgery, with advanced expertise in breast lift, reduction, and revision breast surgery with auto-augmentation techniques. She is particularly experienced in managing complex breast cases, including the treatment of ruptured implants and implant-related complications, where precision, judgment, and reconstructive skill are critical to achieving safe and aesthetically balanced outcomes.
Her facial work includes rhinoplasty, facelift, neck lift, and blepharoplasty, delivered with a refined, detail-oriented approach. She also offers labiaplasty as part of her comprehensive surgical practice.
Patients appreciate her direct, honest approach and her ability to combine surgical expertise with a thoughtful aesthetic perspective, creating results that are natural, balanced, and aligned with each patient’s goals.
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Nurse Vanessa
REGISTERED NURSE
With a decade of experience in aesthetics and plastic surgery, Vanesa is dedicated to exceptional patient care. A South Bay native and Mira Costa High School graduate, she brings a local touch to her practice. Vanesa is involved in every step of the patient journey, from consultations and surgery to follow-up care. She ensures patients feel informed and confident throughout the process. Outside work, Vanesa enjoys being a mommy and practicing daily yoga. She finds it rewarding to contribute to each patient’s journey toward enhanced self-esteem and well-being.
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Nurse Consuelo
REGISTERED NURSE
Consuelo, RN, is a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse at Adonis. Despite her young age, with a career in the industry since 2019, she brings a wealth of accountability to the team. Known for her reliability and quick problem-solving skills, Consuelo is always there when patients need her most. Her kind, caring, and supportive nature has earned her the love and respect of both patients and colleagues. Consuelo's unwavering commitment to patient care ensures that everyone feels valued and well-cared for under her attentive watch.
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Katie
PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR
As our Patient Care Coordinator and a licensed aesthetician, Katie plays a key role in creating a smooth and welcoming experience for every patient at Adonis. From greeting visitors with a genuine smile to guiding them through check-in, scheduling, and follow-up care, Katie ensures each step of the journey feels personal and stress-free. She combines her clinical knowledge with a warm, attentive approach, making patients feel comfortable, informed, and cared for. Whether answering questions, coordinating with our medical team, or remembering the little details that matter, Katie is the heart of our front office and a trusted point of connection for every guest.
Interested in joining the Adonis team?
We are always open to hearing from plastic surgeons, residents, fellows, and serious aesthetic professionals. If Adonis feels like the right environment for where you want to go, introduce yourself.